17 July is the day which the States Parties to the Rome Statute have designated as the Day of International Criminal Justice. This day unites all those who wish to support justice, stand up for victims' rights, and help prevent crimes that threaten the peace, security and well-being of the world.

The European Commission is releasing €4.5 million in humanitarian assistance to help the increasing number of refugees from Burundi that have fled to neighbouring countries. More than 175 000 people, the majority of them women and children, are estimated to have already left the country.

On 19 June 2015, the Council adopted Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/959[1]. The Council Decision extends existing measures until 23 June 2016. The Candidate Countries Montenegro* and Albania*, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and Georgia align themselves with this Decision. They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision. The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it. [1] Published on 20.6.2015 in the Official Journal of the European Union no. L 156, p. 25. *Montenegro and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

On 22 June 2015, the Council adopted Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/971[1]. The Council Decision extends existing measures until 31 January 2016. The Candidate Countries Montenegro* and Albania* and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine align themselves with this Decision. They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision. The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it. [1] Published on 23.6.2015 in the Official Journal of the European Union no. L 157, p. 50. * Montenegro and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.